{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hydaburg City School","outOfStateSupporters":73.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10004668,"projectId":10696946,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Love of Reading Grow!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and me, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our project, \"Books That Spark a Love of Reading.\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought new books, excitement, and wonderful learning opportunities into our classroom. These books encourage my students to explore new ideas, build their reading skills, and develop confidence and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nTeaching in our small community of Hydaburg, Alaska, makes your generosity even more meaningful. You have helped provide resources that make a real difference in our students' education.\r\n\r\nMore than just books, you have given our students opportunities to learn, imagine, and dream.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness will continue to make a difference, one book and one young reader at a time!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHáw'aa - Thank you,","fullyFundedDate":1790778209474,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-spark-a-love-of-reading/10696946/","projectTitle":"Books That Spark a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiawol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004668_orig.jpg?crop=2044,2043,x0,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791667745562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004668"},{"teacherId":10004668,"projectId":10523390,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for making \"An Ocean of Fun and Discovery\" possible!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought exciting hands-on learning experiences to our classroom. Students have enjoyed exploring marine life, learning about ocean ecosystems, and expressing their creativity through science and art.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped students build confidence, practice teamwork, and better understand marine habitats. Through hands-on activities, they have opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, and connect science to the ocean surrounding our small community of Hydaburg, Alaska.\r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring curiosity and making learning meaningful, fun, and memorable for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1789592380915,"projectUrl":"project/an-ocean-of-fun-and-discovery/10523390/","projectTitle":"An Ocean of Fun and Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiawol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004668_orig.jpg?crop=2044,2043,x0,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791667745562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004668"},{"teacherId":10413048,"projectId":10402546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Snack Time project! Your generosity has helped provide my Pre-K students with snacks they can enjoy during our classroom snack time. Snack time has become a special part of our day where the students can sit together, talk, and enjoy their food with their classmates. The students were very excited when they saw the new snacks, and they love having different options to try. Having snacks available in our classroom has also been helpful for students who may need a little extra food during the school day.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use these snacks as part of our daily classroom routine while also teaching the students about sharing, making healthy choices, using good manners, and cleaning up after themselves. I am so thankful for your support because these resources make a difference in our classroom and help make our students feel cared for and comfortable. Thank you for helping make Snack Time something the students look forward to each day!","fullyFundedDate":1787158032724,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10402546/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413048"},{"teacherId":8083005,"projectId":10284312,"letterContent":"Háw'aa - Thank you for your support! With your help, I received all of the supplies needed for my classroom lessons to start of this new school year! For my first classroom lesson, with students in Grades 3rd-8th, the focus was on choosing \"One Word\" that would guide positive choices throughout the school year. Examples of words that were chosen; Brave, Kind, Strong, Responsible. Students were able to begin the new school year with intention, purpose, positivity and a growth mindset!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation helped with the purchase of class curriculum on TPT, colorful paper for engaging handouts and markers/art supplies to help students create their \"One Word\" collage; that will be posted in their classrooms. Students are encouraged to share their one word with the family and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1779304691387,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-curriculum-supplies/10284312/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Curriculum & Supplies to Boost Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8083005_orig.png?crop=368,368,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632346925117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8083005"},{"teacherId":10004668,"projectId":10259767,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Starting Strong: Learning, Growth, and Kindness.\" My third and fifth graders were excited to see the new materials in our classroom. The reading, math, and science posters add color to our walls and make the subjects easier to see and talk about. They help our classroom feel like a positive place to learn.\r\n\r\nThe Filling My Jars Interactive Journal has been especially helpful. It gives students a way to think about their feelings, their choices, and the kindness they can show others. I love seeing them take time to reflect and share their thoughts. We also use the posters during lessons when students need a reminder or want to look more closely at an idea.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, we will keep using the journal and posters to support our lessons and classroom conversations. Thank you for helping me create a space where my students feel encouraged to learn, grow, and be kind to one another. Háw'aa—thank you","fullyFundedDate":1785174649334,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-learning-growth-and-k/10259767/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Learning, Growth, and Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiawol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004668_orig.jpg?crop=2044,2043,x0,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791667745562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004668"},{"teacherId":10413048,"projectId":10195642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide resources for my students. The materials from this project have already made such a positive difference in our classroom. My students were so excited when they first saw everything, and they were eager to use the new supplies. Having these resources gives them more opportunities to learn, create, explore, and enjoy their time at school.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during our daily classroom activities, learning centers, and hands-on lessons. My students especially enjoy being able to participate in activities where they can practice important skills while having fun. These resources help keep them engaged and excited about learning, while also helping them build independence, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these materials to support new lessons and activities. I am so grateful that you chose to support my students and help make our classroom an even better place to learn and grow. Your kindness truly means so much to us.","fullyFundedDate":1777989610983,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play/10195642/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413048"},{"teacherId":10004668,"projectId":9953142,"letterContent":"This project has greatly enriched our classroom by providing hands-on STEAM experiences that make learning exciting and meaningful. Students have explored rocks and minerals through observation, inquiry, and creative activities, strengthening their science knowledge and problem-solving skills. The resources have increased student engagement, encouraged curiosity, and fostered creativity and collaboration, helping create a positive learning environment where students are eager to learn and discover.","fullyFundedDate":1774077634542,"projectUrl":"project/rock-discoveries-and-creative-designs-a/9953142/","projectTitle":"Rock Discoveries and Creative Designs: A STEAM Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiawol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004668_orig.jpg?crop=2044,2043,x0,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791667745562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004668"},{"teacherId":2417932,"projectId":9913841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom! The middle and high school students had a blast showing the little guys how to make slime with the glue. The little guys had so much fun doing the experiments as well. In fact, I think it was our best science symposium yet, with lots of participation and activity. \r\n\r\nThe Kleenex was very needed this semester. Our students were sick a ton, so they really appreciated having nice, soft tissue for blowing their noses. Thank you so much for helping us make great memories in science!","fullyFundedDate":1768499742460,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-noses-and-fun-experiments/9913841/","projectTitle":"Healthy Noses and Fun Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2417932_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781992102040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-granger"},{"teacherId":2417932,"projectId":10013920,"letterContent":"It is very difficult sometimes to see the smart board, because our classroom is too bright. We have blinds, but they just don't allow the classroom to get dark enough. Some movies are so dark that we can't see anything at all.\r\n\r\nThese curtains and curtain rods will really help my students to view important videos and presentations that will help them understand science and math better. We didn't get a chance to put them up this school year, but they are ready to be hung for next years' students. \r\n\r\nThanks so much for contributing to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768780041691,"projectUrl":"project/visual-improvements-in-the-science-and-m/10013920/","projectTitle":"Visual Improvements in the Science and Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2417932_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781992102040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-granger"},{"teacherId":10413048,"projectId":10079068,"letterContent":"Incorporating gentle hands reminders and sing-along songs focused on social-emotional learning has created a more positive and supportive classroom environment. These songs help reinforce important skills such as kindness, self-control, and cooperation in a way that is engaging and easy for students to remember. Music and repetition allow children to internalize these expectations, and over time, students are more likely to demonstrate gentle behaviors and communicate respectfully with their peers. This approach has made transitions smoother and has helped reduce conflicts by giving students clear, consistent tools for managing their actions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn addition, hands-on materials such as magnetic building tiles, sensory toys, glitter putty, slime, and textured items have played a significant role in supporting students' emotional regulation. These materials provide sensory input that can be calming and grounding, especially for students who may feel overwhelmed or have difficulty focusing. By engaging with these tools, students are able to release energy, improve concentration, and return to learning activities more prepared and regulated. These types of activities also encourage creativity, problem-solving, and cooperative play among peers.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUsing these materials as incentives that students can earn has further strengthened their positive impact. When students are motivated to work toward a reward, they are more likely to stay engaged, follow classroom expectations, and take pride in their accomplishments. This system not only reinforces positive behavior but also builds a sense of responsibility and confidence. Overall, these strategies and tools have contributed to a classroom environment where students feel supported, understood, and motivated to succeed both academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1771183550836,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-my-classroom/10079068/","projectTitle":"Supplies for My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413048"},{"teacherId":10200283,"projectId":9906303,"letterContent":"It would have delighted you to see how my students reacted when they first saw the materials that your donations have made possible. I think that \"overjoyed\" would be an understatement. My class gave a thunderous cheer and jumped up and down when I unwrapped the packages. They wanted to begin using them all right away even though we had not yet started our project; they were just so excited. Thank you very much on their behalf for motivating them to study the science unit on biodiversity and ecosystems.\r\nAfter several lessons on the topic, my class got their desire to use the small plastic animals to create dioramas of realistic looking biomes for the upcoming Science Symposium which will be attended by their family members and other members of our community. These are their very first dioramas and they are so proud of them. The variety of animals afforded the class the opportunity to create four distinct biomes, two of which, besides having a more authentic look than they would have had without the animals, are ecosystems to which my class can readily relate. These include the temperate rainforest biome in which they live with its familiar creatures the black bear, deer, wolf, beaver, and river otter. They also relate to the ocean biome with its sea creatures as they live on an island and are very involved with the sea. The pipe cleaners were terrific for making the colorful trees found in deciduous forests and the evergreens found in the rainforest.\r\nBesides completing their dioramas for display at the symposium, my class will be continuing to utilize the Ecosystems game to learn more about ecosystems in a very fun way. They are finding this game to be very enjoyable which is great because it enables them to learn - reinforcing and cementing crucial science concepts as they go about building ecosystems. My students are also excited to plant outdoor gardens at the school in spring after enjoying watching their mini gardens sprout in their terrariums. Again, thank you so very much for making all of this possible. We appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1765205702972,"projectUrl":"project/growing-green-year-round/9906303/","projectTitle":"Growing Green Year Round","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10200283_orig.jpg?crop=1908,1908,x0,y521&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791854792501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10200283"},{"teacherId":10004668,"projectId":9728514,"letterContent":"Haw'aa and thank you so much for your generosity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students in Hydaburg now have meaningful resources that strengthen both their academic learning and their confidence. I've seen increased engagement, collaboration, and excitement in our classroom. Students are participating more, encouraging one another, and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nIn our small, culturally rich community, your kindness shows our children that people beyond our island care about their growth and success. Your gift is helping them grow, glow, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1764618934293,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-reading-co/9728514/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiawol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004668_orig.jpg?crop=2044,2043,x0,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791667745562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004668"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89578","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":71,"numTeachers":7,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":84,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":13,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":27.0,"schoolId":89578,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hydaburg City School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hydaburg City School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/hydaburg-city-school-district/hydaburg-city-school/89578"}